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CONTENTS OF VOLUME V.

   

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Chronology	XV

1787.

                                         

To Edmund Pendleton, September 20th Encloses copy of the Constitution.	1
To James Madison, September 30th Constitution forwarded to the States—Prospects of approval.	2
To George Washington, September 30th Opposition to Constitution in Congress—Prospects of approval.	4
To Edmund Randolph, October 7th Opposition to Constitution in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.	8
To George Washington, October 14th Pinckney's pamphlet—Opposition to the Constitution —Arrangements for the Western country.	9
To George Washington, October 18th Mason's opposition—Pendleton's attitude—Henry's attitude—Opposition.	11
To Edmund Randolph, October 21st Books for the University—Opposition in Virginia— Favorable reception of Constitution.	15
To Thomas Jefferson, October 24th Books received—Sends copy of Constitution and explanation —Prospects of ratification—Payment of loan— Crops—Georgia.	17
To George Washington, October 28th Reasons for ratification—Pinckney's character— Sketch of the Potomac.	42
To Edmund Pendleton, October 28th Pendleton's objections—Chances of ratification.	44
To Archibald Stuart, October 30th Strength of the opposition—State constitution.	47
To Ambrose Madison, November 8th Candidacy for Virginia Convention—Chances of adoption.	50
To George Washington, November 18th Criticism of Constitution in Virginia—Progress in other states—Sends seven numbers of Federalist—No Congress yet.	53
To Edmund Randolph, November 18th Randolph's scheme—Progress of Constitution— Foreign news—Congress.	56
To George Washington, November 20th Encloses numbers of Federalist—Foreign news—Progress of Constitution.	59
To Edmund Randolph, December 2d No quorum in Congress—Progress of the Constitution —The Federalist.	60
To George Washington, December 7th Sends numbers of the Federalist—Chances for adoption of the Constitution.	61
To Thomas Jefferson, December 9th Books—Trees—Birds and animals—Chances for the adoption of the Constitution—Henry's opposition—Uncertainty about European affairs.	62
To George Washington, December 14th Proceedings of the Assembly.	69
To George Washington, December 20th R. H. Lee's letter—Objections in Virginia—Jay's opinions—Chances of ratification.	71
To Thomas Jefferson, December 20th Morris's contract—Progress towards ratification—Old government expiring—Work on the Potomac—Virginia council.	74

1788.

                                                                                                                     

To Edmund Randolph, January 10th Randolph's letter—Second convention—Motives of the opposition—S. Adams's views—Progress of ratification.	79
To George Washington, January 14th Progress of ratification.	84
To George Washington, January 20th Arrival of Count de Moustier—Foreign news—Opposition in Massachusetts—Congress has quorum.	85
To Edmund Randolph, January 20th Jones's transfer—Arrival of Count de Moustier—Opposition in Massachusetts.	86
To George Washington, January 25th Randolph's letter—Information from Boston.	88
To George Washington, January 28th Information from Massachusetts.	92
To George Washington, February Progress in Massachusetts—Prospects in South Carolina.	94
To George Washington, February 3d Progress in Massachusetts.	95
To George Washington, February 8th Progress in Massachusetts—Prospects in other States.	97
To George Washington, February 11th Progress in Massachusetts.	99
To George Washington, February 15th Announces ratification in Massachusetts.	100
To Thomas Jefferson, February 19th Thanks for watch—Progress towards ratification— Opposition in Virginia—Henry's position.	100
To George Washington, February 20th Will stand for Virginia Convention—News from Europe.	104
To Edmund Pendleton, February 21st Continuance of the Union the question—Opposition to ratification—News from Europe.	107
To Edmund Pendleton, March 3d Prospects in New Hampshire and New York.	110
To George Washington, March 3d Prospects in New Hampshire—Will set out for Orange.	111
To Edmund Randolph, March 3d Prospects in New Hampshire—New York—Colonel Heth's arrival.	113
To George Washington, April 10th Prospects in Virginia Convention—Maryland and South Carolina.	114
To Edmund Randolph, April 10th Amendments of Massachusetts—Money system— Coalition of all Federalists urged.	117
To Thomas Jefferson, April 22d Prospects in Virginia—Henry's and Mason's opposition.	120
To George Washington, June 4th Proceedings of convention.	123, n.
Speeches in the Virginia Convention, June 5th to 24th June 5, Necessity for the Constitution—June 7, Power to Lay Taxes—June 11, Power to Lay Taxes—June 12, Power to Lay Taxes—June 12, Power to Lay Taxes, Jefferson's Views, Religious Freedom. Treaty-making Power—June 13, Mississippi Negotiations—June 14, Election of Senators and Representatives—June 14, Compensation of Congress—June 14, Compensation of Congress—June 14, Originating of Money Bills—June 14, Power over Purse and Sword—June 14, Power over Elections—June 16, Power over the Militia—June 16, Power over the Militia—June 16, Power over Seat of Government—June 16, Power over Seat of Government —June 17, Importation of Slaves—June 17, Importation of Slaves—June 17, The Vice-Presidency—June 18, Election of President—June 18, Treaty-making Power— June 20, Power of Judiciary—June 24, Necessity for Ratification.	123–234
To George Washington, June 13th Proceedings of convention.	179, n.
To George Washington, June 18th Proceedings of convention.	211, n.
To James Madison, June 20th Proceedings of convention.	216, n.
To George Washington, June 23d Proceedings of convention.	225, n.
To Ambrose Madison, June 24th Proceedings of convention.	227, n.
To George Washington, June 25th Proceedings of convention.	227, n.
To George Washington, June 27th Encloses Virginia ratification—Henry's attitude.	234
To Edmund Randolph, July 2d Jefferson's views on the Constitution—Contest for the capital.	235
To Edmund Randolph, July 16th New York Convention—Congress.	236
To George Washington, July 21st New York Convention—Congress.	237
To Edmund Randolph, July 22d New York's ratification.	239
To Thomas Jefferson, July 24th Proceedings of Virginia Convention—Henry's opposition —Prospects of State conventions—Has received the seeds—New York's ratification—Crops in Virginia.	240
To Thomas Jefferson, August 10th Proposed amendments to the Constitution—North Carolina and Rhode Island—Contest for the capital— Concerning the Federalist—Mazzei's affairs.	244
To Edmund Randolph, August 11th Contest for the capital.	246
To George Washington, August 15th Contest for the capital—Circular letter from New York Convention.	248
To James Madison, August 18th Triplet's affairs—John and Anthony—North Carolina and Rhode Island—Contest for the capital—Price of the negro boy.	250
To Edmund Pendleton, August 22d Clinton's circular—Feeling towards the Constitution— Contest for the capital.	251
To Thomas Jefferson, August 23d North Carolina—Unfavorable prospects—Contest for the capital.	253
To George Washington, August 24th Effect of New York letter—Contest for the capital— Objections to New York.	256
To James Madison, September 6th Prospect for amendments—Runaway slave—Loan-office certificates.	259
To Edmund Pendleton, September 14th Arrangements for new government—Contest for the capital—The meeting at Harrisburg—Mazzei's book.	260
To Thomas Jefferson, September 21st Negotiations with Spain—New York circular—Project of second convention—Contest for the capital— Pamphlet on Mohegan language—Allowance for outfit— Crops in Virginia.	262
To Philip Mazzei, October 8th Reasons for agreeing to the Constitution—Mission to Holland or Italy—Mazzei's book.	267
To Thomas Jefferson, October 17th Concerning outfit—Personnel of new government— Proposed amendments—Bill of rights—Proceedings in Kentucky.	269
To Edmund Randolph, October 17th Mazzei's affairs—Affairs in France—Prefers to stand for House of Representatives.	275
To Edmund Pendleton, October 20th "Balmy" Mississippi resolutions—Opposition to New York as capital—Concerning amendments—Events in France.	277
To George Washington, October 21st Events in France—Count Moustier sets out for Mt. Vernon—Opposition to New York as capital.	279
Questions from and Answers to Count de Moustier, October 30th	281
Trade and commerce of Virginia. Observations on the "Draught of a Constitution for Virginia"	284
To Edmund Randolph, November 2d Henry's opposition—Legislative service.	295
To G. L. Turberville, November 2d Project of second convention.	297
To George Washington, November 5th Asks opinion on purchase of land—Political prospects.	301
To Edmund Randolph, November 23d Elections to Senate expected—Prospects for the House—Future plans.	303
To Henry Lee, November 30th Land purchase—Amendments to Constitution— Elections to Congress.	306
To Thomas Jefferson, December 8th Prospects of new government—Question of amendments —Moustier's conduct—Jefferson's private finances —Coming election in Virginia.	309
To Philip Mazzei, December 10th Mazzei's book—His views on the Constitution—Ratification.	314
To James Madison, December 18th Personal movements.	317

1789.

                                                           

To George Washington, January 14th Elections in Virginia.	318
To George Eve, January 2d Views on amendments to Constitution.	319, n.
To Henry Lee, January Remarks on situation of Great Falls of Potomac.	321
To James Madison, February 24th Personal movements.	324
To Edmund Randolph, March 1st Concerning his election.	325
To George Washington, March 5th Elections for President.	327
To George Washington, March 8th Complexion of Congress—Affairs in Kentucky— George Morgan's project.	328
To George Washington, March 19th Quorum expected in Congress—Political news—Affairs in France.	329
To George Washington, March 26th George Morgan's project—No quorum yet.	331
To Thomas Jefferson, March 29th Elections to new government—Contest with Monroe— No quorum yet—Adams to be Vice-President—Hopes for amendments to Constitution—Jefferson's movements— Morgan's project—Elections in New York and New Jersey.	333
To George Washington, April 6th Proceedings of Congress.	338
Speeches in the First Congress, First Session April 9, 21, May 9, 12, 14, Duties on Imports—May 11, Titles—May 19, June 16, 17, 18, 22, Power of Removal— May 22, Citizenship of the United States—June 8, August 13, Amendments to the Constitution—June 29, Duties of the Comptroller—September 3, 18, 28, Location of Capital.	339–425
To Edmund Randolph, April 12th Amendments to Constitution—British debts.	346, n
To Thomas Jefferson, May 9th Discriminating duties—Titles.	355, n.
To Edmund Pendleton, May 19th Revenue system.	361, n.
To Thomas Jefferson, May 23d Titles—Moustier.	369, n.
To Thomas Jefferson, May 27th	370, n.
New departments and their heads—Appointment for Jefferson—Bill for duties—Amendments—Kentucky to be a State—Spirit of Congress. To Edmund Randolph, May 31st Proceedings of Congress.	372, n.
To Edmund Randolph, June 21st Removals from office.	405, n.
To Samuel Johnston, June 21st President's illness—Amendments to Constitution.	409, n.
To Edmund Pendleton, July 15th Judiciary bill—Power of removals.	414, n
To James Monroe, August 9th Discriminating duties—Compensation bill.	415, n.
To Archibald Stuart, August 12th Power of removal—Compensation bill.	417, n.
To Edmund Randolph, August 21st Amendments—Judiciary bill—Asks copy of Randolph's speech in the convention.	417, n.
To Alexander White, August 24th Amendments—Capital.	419, n.
To Edmund Pendleton, September 14th Amendments—Judiciary bill—Capital.	420, n.
To Edmund Pendleton, September 23d Amendments—Judiciary bill—Capital.	424, n.
To George Washington, November 20th Trade down the Mississippi—Location of capital— Proceedings of Assembly.	425
To George Washington, December 5th Lee's letter—Proceedings of Assembly—Fate of the amendments.	429
Memorandum, December Agent at London—Discriminating duties— Jefferson's movements.	433

1790.

       

To Thomas Jefferson, January 24th Arrival of busts—Plans for militia and revenue— Jefferson's appointment—Affairs in France.	434
Speeches in the First Congress, Second Session February 3, Naturalization—February 11, 18, Public Debt—February 24, Assumption of State Debts.	436–461
To Thomas Jefferson, February 4th Can one generation bind another?	437, n.
To James Madison, February 27th Family affairs—Proceedings of Congress.	460, n.